Sun.Jan 28, 2024

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Top clicks this week on Abnormal Returns

Abnormal Returns

Also on the site An example where investing out of spite doesn't work out. (abnormalreturns.com) Top clicks this week Putting the past bear market into historical perspective. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Wealthy Americans are increasingly leaving their windows uncovered. (msn.com) What you need to know about all-time highs. (carsongroup.com) Lessons learned from the two-year bear market.

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Young People Are Doing Better (Financially) Than You Think

A Wealth of Common Sense

One of the defining characteristics of every younger generation is they assume the generations that came before them had it easier. And one of the defining characteristics of every older generation is they think the younger generations are softer. My belief is some generations have been luckier than others but every cohort has been forced to deal with uncomfortable times, especially in their younger years.

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Sunday links: taking a market sabbatical

Abnormal Returns

Strategy Stop obsessing about the Fed's next move. (tker.co) Why the vast majority of investors should avoid alternatives. (humbledollar.com) What happens when you stop focusing on the stock market. (wsj.com) Bitcoin Will Charles Schwab ($SCHW) eventually launch its own spot Bitcoin ETF? (riabiz.com) The ETF industry keeps pushing the boundaries, now Bitcoin.

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How self-confidence makes you soar

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Matt Pais, MDRT Senior Content Specialist It’s no secret that believing in yourself is important. But in his 2013 MDRT Annual Meeting presentation “Your internal advantage,” Michael Anthony describes that assuredness uniquely: as the power that allows you to walk into a room and handle a problem others won’t. “When we believe we can,” he said, “then we can.

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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape

Speaker: Sierre Lindgren

Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.

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FOMC Preview: No Change to Policy Expected

Calculated Risk

Most analysts expect there will be no change to FOMC policy at the meeting this week, keeping the target range for the federal funds rate at 5‑1/4 to 5-1/2 percent. Currently the market expects the next Fed move to be a 25 bp cut announced at either the March or May FOMC meeting. The market is pricing in a 2nd cut in June - and a total of around 5 cuts in 2024.

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These Are the Goods

The Irrelevant Investor

Articles Investing is largely a solved problem (By Dave Nadig) The desire for engagement drives quirky behavior across all social media (By Trung Phan) The playbook is working. (By Alex Morris, paid) If the tech giants can have their years of efficiency, I guess I can too. (By Alex Kantrowitz) The industry is slowly moving in the right direction (By Blair duQuesnay) If you can’t retire with $10M, then your problem isn�.

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Sunday Night Futures

Calculated Risk

Weekend: • Schedule for Week of January 28, 2024 • FOMC Preview: No Change to Policy Expected Monday: • 10:30 AM: Dallas Fed Survey of Manufacturing Activity for January. This is the last of the regional Fed manufacturing surveys for January. From CNBC: Pre-Market Data and Bloomberg futures S&P 500 are down 11 and DOW futures are down 91 (fair value).

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Talk Your Book: What’s Going on in the Bond Market?

The Irrelevant Investor

Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by F/M Investments: We are joined by Alex Morris, CIO and President of F/m Investments to discuss their latest fixed income product. On today’s show, we discuss: What the bond market has priced in looking at 2024 rate cuts Why bonds are priced for perfection The difficulty with forecasting, and understanding why 2023 ended so well Using bond spreads as an indicator Betting on.

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Largest Bitcoin ETF’s Slowing Outflows Lift Some Recent Crypto Gloom

Advisor Perspectives

Bitcoin rose past $41,000 amid a slowdown in outflows from the $20 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust that strategists said may help to stanch a two-week slump in the token.

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Profit in the Details: Rethinking Spend for Monumental Impact

Speaker: Aaron Berson

Managing spend is more than a cost cutting exercise – it's a pathway to smarter decisions that unlock efficiency and drive growth. By understanding and refining the spending process, financial leaders can empower their organizations to achieve more with less. Explore the art of balancing financial control with operational growth. From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to designing workflows that scale your business, we’ll share strategies to align your organization’s spending with its strategic g

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Fundamental Analysis of Kajaria Ceramics – Financials & More

Trade Brains

Fundamental Analysis of Kajaria Ceramics : Tiles improve the appearance of the floor. The construction of new residential houses and commercial properties drives the growth of the tile industry, and the tile industry is a major contributor to interior design. In this article, we will fundamentally analyze Kajaria Ceramics’ deals in the tile industry.

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Jamie Dimon’s JPMorgan Successor Will Be Human, Too

Advisor Perspectives

Investors will literally beg Jamie Dimon not to retire: One did so at JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s investor day last year. But the chairman and chief executive officer of America’s biggest bank can’t do his job forever.

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[cdata[ The Average Home in the US is Down 25% Since 1975?? ]]

oXYGen Financial

![CDATA[ In 1975, the real estate landscape was vastly different than in present times. A house, priced at $36,500, was considered a substantial investment, and an ounce of gold was a mere $145. Fast forward to 2024, and we witness a staggering transformation.

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Individual Bond Choice Matters

Advisor Perspectives

Many investors buy individual bonds as a means to preserve their wealth. They can serve as a method to balance growth assets (such as stocks).

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Barron's Still Loves Closed End Funds

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

This week's Barron's had an article titled How To Squeeze More Yield From Muni Bonds. I thought to myself, "Oh? Go on." It turns out it was mostly about closed end muni bond funds. Barron's writes about closed end funds (CEF) frequently and we touch on them here occasionally. It has been ages since I did anything with CEFs for clients or personally.

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Musk Waves Goodbye to Tesla’s Growth Targets

Advisor Perspectives

Henceforth, no company should ever say they are experiencing a slowdown. Tesla Inc. has redefined this experience as being “between two major growth waves.

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10 Sunday Reads

The Big Picture

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • How Walmart’s Financial Services Became a Fraud Magnet : Scammers have duped consumers out of more than $1 billion by exploiting Walmart’s lax security. The company has resisted taking responsibility while breaking promises to regulators and skimping on training. ( ProPublica ) • $40 billion worth of crypto crime enabled by stablecoins since 2022 : Stablecoins like Tether also used for scams and sanctions

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Gold And Real Interest Rates Are No Longer Correlated, BMO Says. What Now?

Advisor Perspectives

A new report by BMO Capital Markets suggests that the price of gold is no longer being driven by real interest rates. What replaced them? I unveil the answer below.

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Crafting Impact: Revenue Growth And Efficiency For Finance Professionals

Speaker: Ashley Harlan, MBA

What if your role as a fractional CFO went beyond operational support to actively shaping the future of your clients’ businesses? 💼 ✨ In this session, discover how fractional finance professionals can position themselves as architects of growth, guiding their clients toward sustainable success and preparing them for full-time financial leadership.

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Fed’s Preferred Core Inflation Gauge Slows to Below 3% Rate

Advisor Perspectives

The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of underlying inflation rose at the slowest annual pace in nearly three years while consumers spent at a robust rate, keeping the debate alive as to whether officials will soon cut borrowing costs.

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It’s OK to Hate Bitcoin

Advisor Perspectives

Bitcoin has fallen below $40,000 after rising to just under $50,000 before the spot bitcoin ETF launch. Many investors expected this to be the beginning of a price rally that would be extended later this year through the halving event and take us to prices seen in 2021.

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Advisors More Conservative About Rate Cuts

Advisor Perspectives

While 2023 was the year of Fed rate hikes, the fixed income market is expecting 2024 to be the year of rate cuts. At the December 2023 meeting, the Federal Reserve’s own guidance was for three 25 basis point reductions in 2024.

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Going Bang!

Advisor Perspectives

In thinking about the 2020s, I often find myself looking back to the 1920s. That decade began with a deep recession/depression and ended with a stock market crash.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.